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Life in Bedford
If you're considering Bedford, know that you're looking at a solidly middle-class Dallas-Fort Worth suburb where you'll spend about 24 minutes commuting to jobs in either city. The median home price hovers around $351,000 with rents averaging $1,502 a month—reasonable for the DFW area, though home values have been relatively stagnant. The job market is stable with a 4% unemployment rate, and about 41% of residents hold college degrees, suggesting a fairly educated workforce.
Bedford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
14.0%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
-4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bedford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bedford, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (16.4%), and 10.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.9%
of households
Married Couples
42.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Bedford
In Bedford, rent runs 7% above the TX average, and home values are 24% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,390
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $370,355 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Bedford and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Bedford is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bedford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area
Commute24.5 min avg
How Bedford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bedford, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bedford runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,700.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bedford Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 39 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tarrant County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tarrant County, which includes Bedford, the most common type is hail, with 39 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 39 | Hail | $10.7M |
| 2024 | 39 | Hail | $4.7M |
| 2023 | 38 | Hail | $4.5M |
| 2022 | 39 | Drought | $497,500 |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $829.4M |
| 2020 | 31 | Hail | $497,000 |
| 2019 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 19 | Hail | $181,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Bedford is about 2% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality56 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Tarrant County, which includes Bedford, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
56
Good Days
116
per year
Moderate Days
219
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Tarrant County, county-wide
Bedford is about 2% of Tarrant County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bedford has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.8"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
37
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
74
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 34°F | 2.67" |
| Feb | 59°F | 38°F | 3.24" |
| Mar | 67°F | 46°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 74°F | 54°F | 3.34" |
| May | 82°F | 63°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 3.78" |
| Jul | 94°F | 75°F | 2.46" |
| Aug | 95°F | 74°F | 2.40" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.45" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.82" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 2.76" |
| Dec | 57°F | 37°F | 3.00" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bedford
Bedford has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hurst-euless-bedford
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Camillus Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Hurst
Legent Orthopedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Grapevine
Medical City North Hills
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · North Richland Hills
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bedford
Bedford's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
43.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bedford (within 15 miles)
Tarrant County College District
13.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 42,300 students · in-state tuition $1,998 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,883 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Arlington
8.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 32,294 students · in-state tuition $11,950 · 58% graduate · median earnings $72,508 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,403 students · in-state tuition $41,870 · 55% graduate · median earnings $58,159 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 4-year · 2,293 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,741 students · in-state tuition $40,844 · 42% graduate · median earnings $56,582 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort Worth
9.5 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,610 students · 66% graduate · median earnings $58,939 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 86 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bedford
Bedford has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (86 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bedford
Bedford Public Library
2424 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford
Cities Near Bedford
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bedford?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bedford FAQ
Is Bedford, Texas affordable?⌄
Bedford's median rent is $1,502/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $83,971/year. Median home value is $350,700.
Is Bedford, Texas safe?⌄
Bedford's violent crime rate was 180 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1700 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bedford, Texas?⌄
Bedford has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bedford, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Bedford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,502/month and median household income is $83,971/year. The median home value is $350,700. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bedford, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Bedford is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from